Spratley Islands: Next Flashpoint in Asia?

Topic: Spratley Islands: Next Flashpoint in Asia?

The Spratley Islands is thought to be the next flashpoint in Asia, with China, The Philippines, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam and Brunei laying claim to all or part of the island group. All, except Brunei have stationed troops on "their" island/s. It is believed to be an oil rich chain of islands aside from it's natural gas deposit.

China and Vietnam have crossed swords before over them, China being the largest and possesing the largest military force in the region (as well as the world for that matter) is seen as a bully and is rewarded with the hate of most of it's neighbors.

Do you think this would lead to another war? even a limited one at that?